University of Montevallo student found dead in apartment

A University of Montevallo student has been found dead in his apartment.

The body of Matthew Strickland, 22, of the Huntsville area, was discovered Tuesday. While the cause of death is undetermined, a university spokeswoman said foul play is not suspected at this time.

Strickland began taking classes at the university last summer, the spokeswoman said. He was enrolled for both the fall and spring semesters.

"The Montevallo family extends its heartfelt condolences to Matthew's family," said John W. Stewart III, president of the University of Montevallo. "We all mourn this loss and wish his family our best for healing and comfort at such a difficult time."